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César A. Martínez American, b. 1944
Bato Con Sunglasses, 2021
Acrylic on Muslin
28 x 22 in
71.1 x 55.9 cm
71.1 x 55.9 cm
Martinez's work functions as a form of political commentary, witnessed here is his usual style of subverting color with figurative artwork into a portrait of history and culture. In 'Bato...
Martinez's work functions as a form of political commentary, witnessed here is his usual style of subverting color with figurative artwork into a portrait of history and culture. In "Bato Con Sunglasses", Martinez mixes Spanish slang with aesthetic of formalizing a story for a culture that has seen itself at one point in time almost nonexistent. Martinez creates lore that focuses on finding out more about one's story, as well as making a statement on hardship through art.